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Cambridge AS & A Level Accounting

3.5.1Analysis and communication of accounting information

Analysis and communication of accounting information in Cambridge AS & A Level Accounting: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.5.1.1Calculate the working capital cycle, net working assets to revenue, interest cover, gearing, earnings per share, price/earnings, dividend per share, dividend yield and dividend cover using the appendix formulae.
  2. 3.5.1.2Analyse and evaluate the results, draw conclusions, explain the interrelationships between ratios and make recommendations to stakeholders.

Lessons

  • Investment ratios for shareholders

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  • Solvency, gearing and the working capital cycle

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Analysis and communication of accounting information: sample question

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A share has a price/earnings ratio of 12. What does this mean?

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